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gress in growth, they should have as much air as possible, 

 consistent with their preservation ; but the beds must be kept 

 covered up every night, as long as there is any danger of 

 frost. When the plants are three or four inches high, they 

 must be pricked out three or four inches apart into another 

 bed, and by the latter end of April they may be transplanted 

 into the ground, and treated in every respect the same as 

 the other. 



In the early part of May, Cauliflower seed may be sown 

 in the open border, in drills, as recommended for Broccoli, 

 and one ounce of seed will produce about four thousand 

 plants. These plants should be pricked out in June, and 

 transplanted into good ground early in July, to flower in 

 Autumn : those that are not likely to flower by the last of 

 October, should be taken up and provided for in the manner 

 recommended for Broccoli. 



Cauliflower, and also Broccoli, should be gathered while 

 the pulp is close and perfect. After having trimmed off some 

 of the outside leaves, let them be boiled in plenty of water 

 seasoned with salt, taking care to skim it, and also to ease the 

 cover of the pot so as not to confine the steam. Take them 

 up as soon as the fork will enter the stems easily, which will 

 be in from ten to twenty minutes, according to their size 

 and age ; drain them so as to make them susceptible of ab- 

 sorbing a due proportion of gravy, melted butter, &c. This 

 renders them a palatable and dainty dish 





